Head of R&D OE APAC

Information

▪ Coordinate necessary internal know‑how and resources to meet customer expectations, especially the information exchange between Shanghai location and Central R&D.

Requirement Book

▪ Ensure permanent alignment of obtained test results with customer requirements (product requirement specifications).

Development

▪ Development of qualitatively and cost‑competitive summer and all‑season tires according to customer and internal requirements.
▪ Coordination of ETO building, testing, and timely delivery to customers.
▪ Introduction of the approved specification into product.

Support

▪ Support serial production of OE‑bound tire specifications.
▪ Directly influence production of the approved specification in case of conflicts.
▪ Consult customers on all technical topics, including travel if required.

Leadership

▪ Lead the local OE R&D team (product development & technology steering), support individual employee development, and ensure assigned tasks are successfully fulfilled.

GT PoMs

▪ Act as local process and sub‑process responsible for VP01A / MP06B / MP06F / SP03 of TC Shanghai (detailed responsibilities refer to the GT PoMS Manual), including:
– Local‑level process content definition and implementation
– Definition and monitoring of targets / KPIs / PIs at local level
– Sub‑process performance management at local level
– Training, review, and document approval at local level
– Continuous process improvement at local level
– Integration of the location into Global Risk & Opportunity Analysis (per GT PoMS procedure), based on Asset Management via TISAX supplement embedded Asset Management template
– Alignment with tCompliance requirements
– Performance of effectiveness checks and action plan implementation

Education & Certification

• Bachelor degree or above in Engineering, Math‑ or Natural Science

Professional Experience

• More than 5 years’ tire engineering experience in R&D

R&D & Project Experience

• More than 5 years of R&D experience with solid knowledge of tire products and processes
• Experience in OEM projects

Leadership Experience

• More than 5 years’ leadership experience in cross‑country teams

Competencies

• Intercultural sensitivity

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Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.